Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical types of candida infections?
A
Pseudomembranous (thrush)
Erythematous
Central papillary atrophy
Chronic multifocal
Angular cheilitis
Denture stomatitis
Hyperplastic (chronic atrophic candidiasis)
Mucocutaneous
Endocrine-candidiasis syndromes
2
Q
What are the clinical features of candidiasis?
A
Pseudomembranous: Thick white coating that cannot be wiped off
Erythematous: Red macules, painful, burning sensation
Chronic hyperplastic: White, plaque like
Denture stomatitis: Red asymptomatic
Median rhomboid glossitis: Red, atrophy in the center of the dorsal tongue
Angular cheilitis: Red, raw, fissured corners of the mouth
